Experienced Planning Consultant In Devon

Angharad Williams Planning is a Chartered planning consultancy based in Devon, offering expert, personalised support for all your planning needs. From advice and appraisals to managing complex applications and appeals, we help you navigate the planning system with confidence.

Top Services

Planning Applications

We handle the preparation and submission of all types of planning applications, ensuring your proposals are clear, professional, and stand the best chance of approval.

Planning Appeals

If your application has been refused, we can manage the appeals process for you, including acting as an expert witness at Hearings and Inquiries to help secure a positive outcome.

Planning Advice

Get expert, tailored guidance from the start. We offer clear, practical planning advice, including formal pre-application support to help you shape the best strategy for your project.

Planning Appraisals

We provide detailed planning appraisals to assess opportunities and risks, giving you the insight you need to plan confidently and make informed decisions.

Major Planning applications & Project Management

AWP specialises in complex, large-scale projects, we offer end-to-end planning and project management to coordinate stakeholders, streamline the process, and keep your development on track.

Inclusive Design & Masterplanning

We specialise in creating well-designed, accessible, and inclusive places, offering masterplanning guidance and expertise in dementia-friendly and disabled-access design.

Angharad Williams Planning

Welcome to Angharad Williams Planning, a small, professional, Chartered Town Planning Consultancy that is dedicated to meeting all of your planning needs.

Angharad is the director of AWP and has over 10 years’ experience working in both the private and public planning sector and has been shortlisted for awards.

With planning feeling a complex and time-consuming process, there is no job too big or too small for us to take on, with our main aim being to ensure you that AWPs extensive knowledge and experience provides you with the best quality service, leaving you feeling rested, and assured that your project is in good hands.

AWPs services cover all your planning needs, whether it is advice, planning appraisals, submission of planning applications or appeals, you can guarantee that we can help. Please get in touch, and let us know how we can help you.

Why Choose AWP

Chartered Professional

Led by Angharad Williams, a Chartered Town Planner with over a decade of experience in both public and private sectors, you’ll receive expert, reliable, and honest advice.

Local Expertise

AWP understands Devon and the South West inside out. With strong relationships across local authorities, we know how to navigate local planning policies effectively.

Personal, Dedicated Service

At AWP, you work directly with Angharad—not a large team or call centre. Every project gets the tailored, one-to-one support it deserves.

Proven Track Record

Award-nominated leadership, successful applications, and Local Authority trust. AWP is known for making planning clearer, simpler, and more successful for clients.

Inclusive Design Expertise

AWP is committed to creating well-designed, accessible places for everyone, with specialist knowledge in inclusive and dementia-friendly design.

What is a Planning Consultant?

A planning consultant is a qualified expert who helps you navigate the complex planning system, ensuring your building or development project meets all necessary regulations and has the best chance of approval. They provide professional guidance, technical knowledge, and strategic advice tailored to your project—making the planning process clearer, faster, and less stressful.

What Does a Planning Consultant Do?

A planning consultant supports you at every stage of your project, from giving early advice and preparing applications to managing the entire process or handling appeals. They assess your site’s potential, liaise with local authorities, and prepare strong, well-presented submissions. Their goal is to save you time, reduce risk, and help you achieve successful planning outcomes with confidence.